How to File Income Taxes Free Online

Every tax season all the tax filing programmers come out of the woodwork, offering the best deals on their programs. One thing they neglect to mention is that most people don't have to pay for filing their taxes. There are ways to file your taxes for free. You don't even have to show up to an office or anything. Just do it online. This article will show you how to find those free programs and how to file with them.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Secure Web access
• Printer
• W-2s from the current year
• All applicable receipts

1. Start with the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service offers links to free tax filing programs. The biggest stipulation is dependent on how much income you make. This can change from year to year and program to program. Go to the IRS.gov website and click on the "Free file" button.

2. Select the right program for you. It is suggested that you use the guide to find the program. Use your W-2s to fill in some of the required information like your gross income.

3. Select one of the programs suggested, depending on your qualifications. The best part about filing online through the IRS is that you can expect to receive a refund within 2 weeks of your filing date, especially with a direct deposit. So not only are you filing for free, you spend less time getting your money!

4. After filing, print out a copy of your tax information. Although programs rarely crash, it pays to have a hard copy just in case you need to enter or verify your information again.

Tips & Warnings

• Some programs will allow you to file your state taxes for free as well.

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